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David Schleich, president of the National College of Natural Medicine, says barriers should be removed to making naturopaths primary care providers.

David Schleich, guest columnist

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It’s clear from research that outreach nurses and community healthcare workers help improve patient care and lower costs. Similarly, while NDs can treat chronic and acute illness, they focus on disease prevention by helping patients learn about and become accountable for their lifestyle choices like nutrition and exercise.

The need is huge and growing. Oregon needs to use all the viable resources available to meet the healthcare challenges ahead.

David J. Schleich is the president of the National College of Natural Medicine, founded in Portland in 1956. It is the oldest naturopathic school in North America and an educational leader in classical Chinese medicine and CAM research.

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